Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"We do need to be conscientious about our budgets."

"I think we appreciate that from the perspective of being able to meet your core mission, you have got to have the storage capacity."

"Then let me ask about the Center's plans for expanding the exchange program into other countries."

"If we have to balance that against our budget submission, or if we have to absorb the cost of living allowances (COLAs), we would have to cut, in some cases perhaps even eliminate, some of the other t..."